LCPC

Afshan Hashim, MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC

Phone: 301-***-****

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Email: *************@*****.***

Silver Spring, MD 20906

Career Objective: To obtain a challenging experience in Professional

Counselor position.

Professional Preparation / Education Preparation

Master of Arts, Community Counseling, May 2000

Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

Rehabilitation Services Administration Scholar

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, December 1997

Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

Honors: Cum Laude

Professional Work Experience

. Senior Counselor/Lead Direct Support Professional (Program

Restructure), Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, Rockville, MD, May

2010 - Present

Serve as the lead staff. Conduct medical, psychiatry, and

psychotherapy appointments for adult residents with

mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. Perform

administrative duties and direct care responsibilities.

Participate in consumer care planning through software and team

meeting. Monitor residential counselors.

Conduct monthly staff meetings.

. Residential Coordinator, Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, Rockville,

MD, September 2008 - May 2010

Supervise staff regardless of hearing status in one group home for

adult residents with mental illnesses and

developmental disabilities. Coordinate staffing schedules,

conduct staff performance evaluations, and

conduct case management services and medical appointments for

residents.

Manage the operational and fiscal activities, plan and develop

systems and procedures to ensure that group

home operates efficiently and with the highest quality.

Act as a primary liaison with residents' families, day placement

staff, case managers, and other interdisciplinary

team members.

Schedule and conduct staff, residents' House, and Individual

Planning Meetings. Participate in company wide

events.

. Residential Counselor, Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, Rockville,

MD, June 2003 - September 2008

Participate in the dinner interviews of potential staff at the request of

my immediate supervisor, provide training and information to new staff

members, and handle case management services for residents.

Supervise four deaf residents with mental illnesses and developmental

disabilities in development and enhancement of independent living

skills, and provide care for emotional needs through positive and

supportive interactions. Coordinate educational, cultural, and

recreational activities for residents. Administer medications to

residents.

Provide one-on-one educational training to residents concerning the

development of reading, math, American Sign Language (ASL) skills, and

how to use telecommunications technology.

. Mental Health Counselor/Clinician, Delaware Medical Center, Buffalo,

NY, April 2003 - June 2003

Initiated evaluations, provided counseling and case management services

to Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Hearing populations of all age groups

and their families (including children), promoted client advocacy, and

coordinated necessary referrals and resources to service providers.

. Independent Living Specialist, Barnert Hospital ACCESS Semi-Supervised

Apartment, Paterson, NJ, November 2001- March 2003

Supervised four deaf patients with mental illnesses in development and

enhancement of independent living skills, provided supportive

counseling and educational groups, appraised assessments and conducted

evaluations, developed treatment programs and documented patients'

progress on a regular basis, assisted patients with medications,

provided training in activities of daily living, coordinated

individual services and clinical case management, and participated in

recreational activities with patients, generated crisis interventions,

and reported any violent incidents to the team.

. Relief Counselor, Deaf Horizons Clubhouse, Deaf REACH, Washington

D.C., June 2001- November 2001

Assisted in monitoring of members for placement in various work units

(Clerical and Housekeeping), assisted in overall current documentation

of records, and followed the scheduled program.

. Relief Counselor, Residential Services, Deaf REACH, Washington, D.C.,

April 2001- November 2001

Provided supportive counseling to deaf and hard of hearing members with

mental illnesses and multiple handicaps (individuals and couples),

assisted members with medications, supervised food preparation and

housekeeping, documented records of members (contact sheets/unusual

incident reports, medication reports, members activity logs, and

maintenance problems), and reported emergency cases to on-call staff.

. Data Entry Clerk, Volt Services Group on assignment at Logicon,

Rockville, MD, January 2001 - April 2001

Worked as part of a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) sub-contract

entering Adverse Event reports into an

Oracle Database concerning reactions to drugs, both prescription

and non-prescription. Tasked with doing so

in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy while adhering

to all applicable Business Rules.

. Substitute Teacher, Kendall Demonstration Elementary School and Model

Secondary School for the Deaf, Washington, D.C., October 2000 - April

2001

Performed class lessons as required by the Professor, assisted students

in diverse subjects, and monitored students during recess. Had

considerable experience with certain student groups with emotional and

behavioral problems.

. Supervisor, Testing Center, Physical and Recreation Department,

Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C., September 1999 - April 2000

Monitored students in taking tests.

. Tutor, Tutorial Center, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.,

October 1996 - April 1997

Taught students better study skills in general psychology, clarified

concepts and vocabulary, and instructed students how to better prepare

for tests.

Professional Training Experience

. Counselor Intern Case Manager/Career Counselor, Psychiatric

Rehabilitation Services, Alexandria, Virginia, January 2000 - May

2000

Initiated case management and counseling services to Deaf and Hard of

Hearing clients, provided transitional services to clients, and

assisted my supervisor in teaching Deaf Culture and History to hearing

vocational staff in Falls Church, VA, set up and taught American Sign

Language (ASL) classes to hearing psychiatric and nursing students

from George Mason University, coordinated monthly social activities

for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients.

. Practicum Counselor, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Washington, D.C., May

1999 - December 1999

Provided individual counseling to Deaf and Hard of Hearing outpatient and

inpatient clients, participated in Substance Recovery Group,

Nutrition/Health Group, Psychodrama Group, advocated for clients in

psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans in the Outpatient and

Inpatient Units.

. Psychology Intern, St. Mary's School for the Deaf, Buffalo, New York,

July 1996 - August 1996 and

July 1997 - August 1997

Developed a questionnaire and surveyed mental health agencies and

alcoholism treatment centers about delivery of services to Deaf and

Hard of Hearing populations in the Buffalo area, provided individual

counseling and guidance counseling sessions to Deaf and Hard-of-

Hearing young students, completed a research project on emotional

awareness of Hearing and Deaf parents of their Deaf and Hard of

Hearing children, participated in the Behavioral Management Program

and observed psychological testing.

Seminars/Workshops/Trainings/Continuing Education

. On-going self-study of basic management concepts

. Play Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults. Maryland, July 2014

. Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Recognizing & Treating

the Emerging Epidemic. Maryland, April 2014

. The Habits of Happy People. Maryland, March 2014

. DSM-5 in Plain English. Maryland, December 2013

. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training. Maryland/Washington,

D.C., December 2013

. Effectively Implement the New DSM-5 in Your Practice. Maryland,

October 2013

. Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and

Confidence. Maryland,

October 2013

. Behavior Principles and Strategies, Units I, II, IV, and III Training.

Maryland, September 2013

. Preventing Falls in Adults with Disabilities and Chronic Health

Conditions: What Works?

Webinar, September 2013

. Required Ethical Competencies: Codes, Standards, and Ethical

Expectations for Mental Health. Maryland, August 2013

. Advanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy: CBT for Your Most Challenging

Clients. Maryland, April 2013

. First Aid training, Maryland, September 2012

. Psychopharmacology: What You Need to Know about Psychiatric

Medications. Maryland, August 2012

. Understanding Seizure Disorders and Related Behaviors training.

Maryland, August 2012

. Ten Best-Ever Anxiety Treatment Techniques. Virginia, July 2012

. Anxiety: Treatment Techniques that Really Work. Virginia, December

2011

. Trauma, Attachment & Neuroscience: New Psychotherapeutic Treatments.

Maryland, October 2011

. Resolving Trauma Without Drama. Maryland, March 2011

. Psychiatric Emergencies. Maryland, January 2011

. Six Practical and Powerful Steps for Taking Charge of Anger. Virginia,

October 2010

. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. Maryland, August 2010

. Current Trends in Psychopharmacology. Maryland, April 2010

. Trauma, PTSD and Traumatic Grief. Maryland, November 2009

. The Best Treatment of Anxiety and Depression. Maryland, April 2009

. Successful Supervisory Skills training. Maryland, February 2009

. Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC) training program. Washington,

D.C., November 2008

. Deaf Way II, National Association of Social Workers (N.A.S.W.) CEU

credits. Washington, D.C., July 2002

. Mental Health Issues for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Consumers conference,

Promoting Mental Wellness workshop. New York, June 2002

. New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH) And

Northwest Jersey Association of the Deaf (NWJAD), "Confused about your

SSI/SSD Benefits? Want to learn more about Social Security?" workshop

New Jersey, April 2002

. The First World Conference on Mental Health and Deafness. Washington,

D.C., October 1998

Professional Associations, Memberships, Awards, and Certifications

. Washington, District of Columbia (DC) Licensed Professional Counselor

(LPC) 2013 - present

. Maryland Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) 2008 -

present

. National Counselor Certification (NCC) 2008 - present

. Jewish Foundation for Group Homes 10 Year Longevity Award for loyalty,

diligence and outstanding performance - September 2013

. Jewish Foundation for Group Homes Certificate of Appreciation In

recognition of her 5 years of service and dedication - September 2008

. Employee of the Month - March 2007

. Maryland Medication Certification 2003 - present

. Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology 1997-present

. American Academy of Distinguished Students 1997-98

Skills

. Competent to provide high level of customer care.

. Exceptional management and organizational skills.

. Outstanding communication skills.

. Proven problem-solving skills.

. Computer knowledge: MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. Carematic

Software Care Center.

. Interpersonal: Experienced in working with groups and individuals,

collaborating with each other, setting goals, and delegating work.

References provided upon request

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